Synonyms of den

den

noun

ˈden 

1

as in lair

the shelter or resting place of a wild animal

the foxes hid in their den until the bear finally left the area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lair
• nest
• house
• burrow
• lodge
• hole
• territory

2

as in hideout

a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others

an abandoned building that is often used as a den by the city's petty criminals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hideout
• lair
• nest
• hideaway
• concealment
• hermitage
• hidey-hole
• nook
• refuge
• covert
• shelter
• haunt
• blind
• retreat
• hangout
• recess
• harbor
• redoubt
• haven
• cover
• harborage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of den

Additionally, a beer den will feature 18 different varieties of beer from around the state along with food items and a Heinz machine where users can create their own custom sauces. — Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

The main living space at Bosque Mountain Ranch has 6,900 square feet of entertaining, dining and den entertainment areas with a total of four bedrooms with on-suite bathrooms. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

The lower level includes a second fireside lounge, a combined den and office, two additional bedrooms, and a bathroom featuring black tiles dating to the 1930s. — Mark David, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

Think under-stair dog dens, laundry-room cat cubbies tucked next to the dryer for warmth, and litter box enclosures hidden inside custom benches with ventilation fans that exhaust odor outside. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026